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Grilled Chicken with Spicy Ginger Marinade

Quick Facts

Red pepper flakes, garlic, ginger, lime juice, and yogurt create a spicy marinade that helps to tenderize the chicken while infusing it with flavor.

Ingredients

6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

1 cup plain non-fat yogurt

2 cloves garlic, finely minced

1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated

1 Tbs lime juice

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

2 Tbs chopped cilantro, chopped

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions

In medium bowl, stir together yogurt, garlic, ginger, lime juice, red pepper flakes, cilantro, salt and pepper. Transfer marinade to large zipper lock plastic bag, combining well. Add chicken, reseal bag and turn it over several times to thoroughly coat chicken with marinade. Refrigerate for one hour, or up to 6 hours.

Prepare gas or charcoal grill.

Remove chicken from marinade and grill over medium-hot coals, turning, for 5 - 6 minutes per side. Remove to platter and let rest for 10 minutes.

If desired, slice breasts on the diagonal into strips and arrange on platter. Garnish with lime wedges and additional chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 96

Calories from Fat 20 (21%)

(3%)Total Fat 2g

(4%)Saturated Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

(13%)Cholesterol 40mg

(12%)Sodium 292mg

(9%)Potassium 332mg

Total Carbohydrate 4g

(0%)Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 0g

Sugar Alcohols 0g

(30%)Protein 15g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

The information presented here is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires June 2016.